Canton
Preservation
Society

131 Wertz Ave NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-452-9341

What's
Current in Preservation at CPS . . .

CPS ANNUAL MEETING: May 17, 2018

The Annual Meeting
for 2018 entertained members and guests at the Metropolitan Centre
Ballroom, a spacious venue that permitted comfortable socializing and a
delicious meal catered by That Little Italian Kitchen.
Social hour was followed by the membership meeting let by
President Barb Hickman. Business included the election of trustees and
officers for the next year. Incoming board president Wick Hartung thanked Barb Hickman for her long service of leadership.
The 2018 CPS Scholarship of $1,000 was presented to
Marina Rarick, a student at Malone University. Marina has completed two
years at Malone as a dual major in History and Integrated Social
Studies.
Preservation Awards recognized three homeowners for their
notable restoration and preservation of dwellings in Canton:

Hidden Pines,
2130 Market Ave N,
home of
George B. Simmonds

Mulligan-Jones Home,
334 5th St SW,
home of John Mulligan
and Ken Jones

Twin Oaks,
924 Raff Rd SW,
home of
Jim and Joann Ekey

Following the business meeting and meal, local historian
Richard Haldi presented an insightful program, "Ohio's First Super
Highway–1825 to 1913–the 300-mile, hand-dug ditch call the Ohio-Erie
Canal."

2019 PRESERVATION AWARD

Canton Preservation Society is currently
accepting nominations for their 2018 Preservation
Awards. Properties will be considered for each of three categories:

The Canton Preservation Society's annual
scholarship provides financial assistance to a Stark County student
or graduate preparing for a career related to historic preservation. Eligible
applicants include students in technical, undergraduate or graduate
study intending to enroll, or already enrolled, in a program
in Historic Preservation or a related field which can include,
but need be not limited to, Building Preservation, History, Architecture,
American Studies, Urban Planning, or Museum Studies.

The program of study must be at a U.S. university,
college, or institution. The student’s eligibility will
be based partly on financial need and partly on the application materials,
academic performance, community service and promise shown for future
achievement, based on the judgment of a review panel. The award
is for a maximum of $1000.00 toward school tuition and paid directly
to the school.

Applications are available by calling the Canton Preservation
Society at 330-452-9341, and must be postmarked no later than
April 1, 2019. The
recipient will be honored at the CPS Annual Meeting in May 2019.